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About Lam Research
Lam Research Corporation is a leading American supplier of wafer-fabrication equipment and services to the global semiconductor industry.
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Listed pay typically runs
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Mechanical Engineer 4 joins the Global Products Group to design and define cutting-edge mechanical and electro-mechanical systems for etch and deposition products within the semiconductor industry. This role involves managing the full lifecycle of product development, from conceptualization and CAD modeling to test validation and production. The engineer will design components using metals, ceramics, quartz, plastics, and advanced coatings while ensuring compliance with SEMI standards and GD&T practices. Key responsibilities include performing structural, finite element analysis, thermal, stress, vibration, and fluid dynamics analyses to specify designs. Candidates must be proficient in 3D CAD tools like CREO and Siemens NX. The role requires providing technical guidance to junior engineers and collaborating with suppliers to ensure manufacturability. This position addresses critical engineering challenges in the development of new platform technologies for semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
What does a Mechanical Engineer earn in California?
Median $150000 from 38 postings across 10 companies.
Manage the full lifecycle of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems from initial concept to final productization.
Create 3D CAD models for components using metals, ceramics, quartz, plastics, and advanced coatings.
Perform detailed engineering analyses including FEA, thermal, stress, vibration, and fluid dynamics.
Develop feasibility studies and test plans to characterize and validate design performance.
Ensure all technical documentation complies with SEMI standards and GD&T best practices.
Produce high-quality technical reports and presentations to communicate design intent during reviews.
Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and cost-optimized.
Provide key deliverables such as FMEA, risk analysis, and technical specifications for new products.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 8+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 6+ years of experience, or equivalent experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including technical presentation abilities.
Proficiency in 3D CAD tools such as CREO and Siemens NX.
Hands-on experimental and design background coupled with solid engineering skills.
Experience in the semiconductor industry (preferred).
Experience leading projects or problem solving while managing multiple priorities (preferred).